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Education
28 October 2026, 5:51 am
State house scholarship delay leaves Acholi students struggling
By Ekel Bonny Daniel Acholi students awaiting State House scholarships face financial hardship as funding delays persist. Although beneficiary verification is complete, the matter remains with the President’s office. Leaders urge authorities to release funds and universities to support affected…
28 October 2026, 5:26 am
Gulu School struggles with desks, toilets shortage
By Agness Agilo Learning at Bungatira Central Primary School in Gulu City is threatened by severe shortages of desks and toilet facilities. Headteacher Robert Anywar Kennedy has appealed to city authorities for urgent intervention, citing safety risks and difficulties affecting…
28 October 2026, 5:13 am
Low enrolment in Gulu seed schools blamed on parents
By Emmanuel Mwaka Parents and local leaders in Gulu District have been blamed for poor enrollment and performance in government secondary schools due to limited support for education. Meanwhile, Aswa County MP Okello Patrick Onguti donated over 2,000 mathematical sets…
27 October 2026, 10:36 am
Crime hits local education: 8 laptops stolen from Ikwera P.7 computer lab
By Frank Oyugi ADUKU | Digital learning at Ikwera Primary School in Kwania District has suffered a major setback following an illegal break-in that left the school’s computer lab stripped of its technology assets. Thieves targeted the lab over the…
26 October 2026, 4:17 pm
Parents agree to maintain PTA contributions at Rackoko school
By Geoffrey Okwong Parents of Rackoko Comprehensive Secondary School in Pader District have agreed to maintain the existing Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) contributions to support the school’s operations following concerns over remarks by the Minister of State for Local Government, Hon.…
26 October 2026, 1:26 pm
Schools dedicate PLE candidates to God ahead of examinations
By Ronald Ssemagonja Several schools across the country have dedicated their Primary Seven candidates to God in prayer ahead of the 2026 Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE), which begin next week. The annual practice is intended to encourage candidates to trust…
26 October 2026, 1:08 pm
Moroto public schools face financial crisis as PTA fee ban hits operations
By Lazaro Apunyo Government-aided primary schools in Moroto District are facing mounting financial difficulties following the government’s directive banning mandatory Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) fees, with school administrators warning that the policy has disrupted the financing of essential services, including feeding…
25 October 2026, 4:27 pm
Hill Preparatory School dedicates PLE candidates in prayer
By Ronald Ssemagonja The administration, parents and learners of Hill Preparatory School in Naguru, Kampala, have dedicated this year’s Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) candidates in prayer ahead of the national examinations. The examinations are scheduled to begin next week, with…
25 October 2026, 4:16 pm
Parents urged to keep children busy during long holidays
By Ronald Ssemagonja Parents and guardians have been urged to keep their children engaged in productive activities during the long holiday to prevent them from engaging in activities that may negatively affect their lives. The call was made by the…
25 October 2026, 8:05 am
UNSA elects new executive members in Kamwenge district
By Collins Ainomugisha Members of school councils from various secondary schools in Kamwenge District have elected new executive members of the Uganda National Students Association (UNSA), Kamwenge branch. The election exercise was held on October 24,2026, at Kamwenge District Headquarters,…